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Surfactant

MINKAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A mink-oil amphoteric surfactant in the cocamidopropyl betaine family — same gentle cleansing chemistry, but the animal origin is rarely used in modern cosmetics, with plant alternatives preferred.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric cleanser
  • Boosts foam and viscosity
  • Cocamidopropyl-betaine analogue

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (mink oil)
  • Cocamidopropyl-betaine-style sensitisation potential
  • Trace amidoamine impurity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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